Indonesia’s steady progress in tackling fossil fuel subsidies

Yet the removal of subsidies has been hampered by opposition to change from entrenched interests

27 December 2016

IEA welcomes Italy’s plan to revisit energy strategy and further decarbonise economy

The IEA praised Italy’s comprehensive long-term energy strategy and efforts to comply with 2020 goals on renewable energy, climate change and energy efficiency

16 December 2016

IEA, IEF and OPEC hold 3rd Symposium on Gas and Coal Market Outlooks

Participants exchanged views and compared outlooks for natural gas and coal markets in the short, medium and long term

16 December 2016

IEA welcomes Task Force recommendations to disclose climate change risks with scenario analysis

The IEA welcomes the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures that aim to help businesses disclose the risks and opportunities presented by climate change

15 December 2016

New policies needed for next-generation wind and solar

The dramatic expansion of renewable power in recent years thanks to falling costs has raised a new challenge for power-system operators and regulators:

14 December 2016

IEA urges the Czech Republic to set conditions to boost energy investments

New policy measures represent a solid starting point, but government needs to set out transparent implementation plans to establish clear expectations for future investors

13 December 2016

OMR: What a difference a year makes

The final report of 2016 analyses events as dramatic as those that kicked off the year

13 December 2016

Swedish Energy Minister Ibrahim Baylan to chair the IEA’s Ministerial Meeting in 2017

Ibrahim Baylan, Sweden’s Minister of Energy, was named as the chair of the International Energy Agency’s Ministerial meeting, which will be held in Paris in November 2017.

9 December 2016

Renewable energy’s next frontier: heat

Unlike power or transportation, heat remains widely under-served by renewable sources of energy

6 December 2016

IEA moves to enhance global gas security

While the rise of the liquefied natural gas market has accelerated the globalization of natural gas, the energy security implications of this transformation have attracted much less attention.

24 November 2016

A low-carbon future for India’s railways

In countries like India, rail transport still continues to play a central role in moving people and goods

21 November 2016

IEA Executive Director receives Carnot Prize from the University of Pennsylvania

The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania awarded its annual Carnot Prize to Dr Fatih Birol for his distinguished contributions to energy policy

17 November 2016

Major countries commit to increase the share of electric vehicles in government fleets

The Declaration emphasises the renewal of government fleets and showcases commitments of these countries to the introduction of low-emission vehicles

16 November 2016

A delicate balance between water demand and the low-carbon energy transition

Energy and water have always been closely intertwined: water is essential for energy production, likewise energy is critical to water supply

15 November 2016

Speeding up Carbon Capture and Storage needed to meet climate goals

CCS today is the only technology able to significantly reduce emissions from coal-fired power plants operating or under construction around the world

15 November 2016

Morocco becomes IEA Association Country, a first for the Middle East and Africa

The first IEA Association country from the Middle East and Africa has abundant renewable energy resources and is a regional leader in deploying clean energy technologies and energy efficiency measures

14 November 2016

Policies are critical for the invisible fuel

Though 2015 was a record year for renewables, there is another energy technology that is making steady – but quiet – progress in limiting greenhouse gas emissions: energy efficiency.

14 November 2016

OMR: Holding the line

Investments ensure that the market remains close to balance and that prices are as stable and as fair for both producers and consumers as can ever be possible in such a dynamic industry

10 November 2016

Emissions data critical for targeted climate action

Knowing how much CO2 is being released and from where better enables countries to act on climate commitments

7 November 2016

Paris Agreement formally enters into force

With the entry into force of the historic Paris Agreement today, the world is finally committing to collectively tackling climate change.

4 November 2016

Day of awful air quality in Delhi underscores need for energy sector actions to reduce pollution

Air pollution in Delhi yesterday reached 30 times the World Health Organisation’s recommend levels , heightening serious respiratory problems for its inhabitants.

31 October 2016

Australia and IEA Agree to Cooperate on Energy Security Review

Agreement between the Australian Government and the IEA was reached following a meeting between Australia’s Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg and the IEA’s Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol in Paris.

31 October 2016

Mexico’s energy reform is set to revitalise an ailing sector and boost the economy, IEA report says

Mexico’s wide-ranging energy reform, which began in 2013, is expected to reverse the country’s declining oil production, increase the share of renewables in the power sector, and slow the growth in carbon emissions, providing a solid foundation for robust economic growth in the coming decades, according to the International Energy Agency.

26 October 2016

IEA raises its five-year renewable growth forecast as 2015 marks record year

Renewables will be the fastest-growing source of electricity but growth still concentrated in wind and solar PV, and government support remains critical

25 October 2016

Singapore becomes IEA Association Country

24 October 2016

Energy Efficient Prosperity: Green Buildings

This is the last of a five-part series on energy efficiency focusing on real-life examples in developing countries

14 October 2016

Energy Efficient Prosperity: Expanding Energy Access

This is the fourth of a five-part series on energy efficiency focusing on real-life examples in developing countries

13 October 2016

Energy Efficient Prosperity: Low-hanging fruits

This is the third of a five-part series on energy efficiency focusing on real-life examples in developing countries

12 October 2016

Energy Efficient Prosperity: Low-cost energy tools can yield big benefits

This is the second of a five-part series on energy efficiency focusing on real-life examples in developing countries

11 October 2016

IEA releases Oil Market Report for October

Demand growth continues to slow due to vanishing OECD growth and a marked deceleration in China

11 October 2016

Energy Efficient Prosperity: The “first fuel” of economic development

This is the first of a five-part series on energy efficiency focusing on real-life examples in developing countries

10 October 2016

Energy efficiency gains ground despite lower energy prices, new IEA report says

Economies have needed less energy to grow in recent years, especially in China and other developing countries, but more vigorous policies are needed to achieve climate targets, says new IEA report

10 October 2016

AskIEA: Energy investment

IEA experts respond to your questions on World Energy Investment 2016

7 October 2016

Rapid ratification of Paris Agreement is a historic step forward, IEA says

Approval by the world’s major economies signals a strong global commitment in the battle against climate change

6 October 2016

2015: the year electric vehicles went mainstream

EVs are one of the few low-carbon technologies on track for a 2 degree climate scenario

5 October 2016

IEA encourages Turkey to deepen energy market reforms

Since the last IEA in-depth review in 2009, Turkey has made significant progress in reforming its energy sector. Completing the reforms will allow Turkey to tap into its renewable and energy efficiency potentials, latest IEA report says.

30 September 2016

Understanding energy demand is key to an affordable clean energy future

As Morocco shows, finding the right mix between low-carbon generation and energy efficiency is critical to meet climate targets

26 September 2016

The long road from Paris: the carbon impact of new power generation

New power plants still not on track for global climate goals

23 September 2016

ASEAN Ministers welcomed IEA’s open door policy and requested further co-operation with IEA

22 September 2016

Key World Energy Statistics: A world of energy data at your fingertips

IEA releases updated Key World Energy Statistics

21 September 2016

IEA urges Japan to decarbonise its energy supply

IEA welcomes energy market reform and applauds commitment to energy innovation

21 September 2016

Accelerating action on climate change

World watches as Paris Agreement moves closer to ratification in 2016

20 September 2016

Global energy investment down 8% in 2015 with flows signalling move towards cleaner energy

A new IEA report – World Energy Investment 2016 – shows the electricity sector leading a broad reorientation of energy investment but warns more is needed to meet climate targets and address energy security concerns

14 September 2016

OPEC Secretary-General Barkindo Pays Inaugural Visit to IEA

9 September 2016

Cities are at the frontline of the energy transition

While countries and regions are setting grand targets to curb carbon emissions, the real action will be taken in the world’s booming urban centres

7 September 2016

IEA Executive Director holds talks with Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia

Dr Fatih Birol highlights challenges to energy security and discusses the future of the IEA-Slovenia relationship

6 September 2016

IEA Executive Director on official visit to Republic of Korea

Discusses global energy markets and efforts underway to modernise the IEA

2 September 2016

Adapting to a Drier World

As the world celebrates Water Week, IEA analysis has examined how energy production can make better use of limited water resources

30 August 2016

Small increase in energy investment could cut premature deaths from air pollution in half by 2040, says new IEA report

IEA strategy based on existing energy technologies and policies can cut 50% of pollutant emissions, the fourth-largest threat to human health, by 2040

27 June 2016

Clean Energy Ministerial Secretariat finds new home at the IEA

“Perfect marriage” increases IEA’s focus on clean energy technology and global outreach

15 June 2016

IEA sees major shifts in global gas trade over next five years

Massive growth in LNG supplies despite weak gas demand and low prices

8 June 2016

Cities are in the frontline for cutting carbon emissions, new IEA report finds

Energy Technology Perspectives 2016 shows that decarbonising urban buildings and transport is key to attain Paris climate goals, but slow progress will test governments’ commitment

1 June 2016

IEA urges Belgium to take a long-term approach to energy policy

Report recommends reconsidering nuclear phase-out

19 May 2016

IEA cautiously backs Portugal’s efforts to build a financially sustainable energy system by 2020

Review of Portuguese energy policies also urges the government to push for greater interconnection with Europe

13 April 2016

IEA and Thailand launch Thailand Energy Information Centre in Bangkok

Centre to support Thailand’s energy policy makers and industry

1 April 2016

IEA and China launch the process of establishing a joint energy centre in Beijing

Centre will enhance IEA’s co-operation with key global energy player

30 March 2016

Decoupling of global emissions and economic growth confirmed

IEA analysis shows energy-related emissions of CO2 stalled for the second year in a row as renewable energy surged

16 March 2016

IEA enhances co-operation with India on energy policy and technology research

Agreement steps up engagement in several key fields

4 March 2016

IEA backs Canada’s new energy and climate commitments

Review of Canadian energy policies urges federal government to turn climate pledges into energy policies

25 February 2016

Global oil supply growth plunging, with US taking biggest hit for now

IEA medium-term report sees oil market rebalancing in 2017, but investment cuts pose supply security risks down the road

22 February 2016

How to reinvent electricity markets after COP21

To ensure sustainability and supply security, IEA report prescribes a new balance between regulation and competitive markets

18 February 2016

IEA and UfM join forces to strengthen climate action in the Euro-Mediterranean region

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and UfM Secretary General Fathallah Sijilmassi sign Memorandum of Understanding to undertake joint initiatives that effectively contribute towards sustainable development

18 February 2016

Laszlo Varro named new IEA Chief Economist

As head of Economics and Investment Office, he will support IEA’s strategic agenda

29 January 2016